S1 E1 • Flaminke

Mannemarak and his little spaceship visits the earth for the first time. They encounter a flamingo and learn more about the bird’s habits, characteristics, diet and procreation.

Première diffusion : 18 février 1986

S1 E2 • Die Leeu

Mannemarak makes a successful landing on a tree trunk. He’s very impressed with himself, but then he gets distracted by a loud noise. After a lot of guessing, he finally learns that the sound comes from a lion.

Première diffusion : 25 février 1986

S1 E3 • Die Krokodil

Mannemarak and Kompie lands behind a big, long tree trunk next to a river. But then he gets a big fright: the trunk is really a big dragon with sharp teeth!

Première diffusion : 4 mars 1986

S1 E4 • Die Skilpad

Mannemarak is in a great hurry. He doesn’t want to miss supper, so he’s really hoping to quickly film an animal on earth and return home. But he has no idea how slowly a tortoise moves!

Première diffusion : 11 mars 1986

S1 E5 • Die Olifant

Mannemarak once again lands next to a huge tree – this one has a thick trunk, huge leaves and some peculiar thorns. Or does it?

Première diffusion : 18 mars 1986

S1 E6 • Die Kameelperd

Mannemarak and Kompie land in a zoo, where they see the tallest animal they’ve ever come across.

Première diffusion : 25 mars 1986

S1 E7 • Die Seekoei

After eating way too much, Mannemarak has tummy ache and the hiccups. Then he turns around to see an enormous, yawning animal on his computer screen. The fright takes care of his hiccups!

Première diffusion : 1 avril 1986

S1 E8 • Die Volstruis

On a searingly hot day, Mannemarak lands on a farm near Oudtshoorn. He sees a strange creature with big eyes, a sharp beak, long eyelashes and a neck that stretches into the air.

Première diffusion : 8 avril 1986

S1 E9 • Die By

When Mannemarak and Kompie land in a cloud of smoke, they’re convinced that they’ve landed next to a volcano. Yet the temperature seems normal – and what is that buzzing sound coming from outside?

Première diffusion : 15 avril 1986

S1 E10 • Die Stad en Sy Mense

Finale. Mannemarak and Kompie have landed, and yet they haven’t stopped moving. Have they landed on an angry animal’s back? They turn on the camera and discover that they’re in a very, very busy place. They soon learn about Johannesburg, its people and its history.

Première diffusion : 22 avril 1986